Monsoon and its Basics

Q. Consider the following statements about the Indian Monsoon:
[A]: India receives most of its rainfall during the advancing monsoon season.
[B]: Kerala is the first state in India to receive rainfall during the retreating monsoon season.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. Statement A is correct.
2. Both Statement A and B are correct.
3. Statement B is correct.
4. Both Statement A and B are false.

Q. There is(are) _____ types of monsoon winds.

1. only one
2. three
3. four
4. two

Q. The pressure around the equator is __________.

1. high
2. low
3. medium
4. extreme

Q. Discuss Equatorial low pressure and subtropical high-pressure belts.

Q. ITCZ is generally located near which of the following latitudes?

1. Tropic of Cancer
2. Arctic Circle
3. Tropic of Capricorn
4. Equator

Q. Which statement(s) is/are true about monsoon winds?

Monsoon winds are:

1. seasonal winds that blow from sea to land
2. seasonal winds that blow from land to sea
3. seasonal winds that blow from southwest direction
4. seasonal winds that blow from northwest direction

Q. What are the Doldrums?

1. The Trade Winds
2. Areas of great humidity
3. A low-pressure belt round the Equator where there are very light winds and calm seas.
4. Areas where the seas are calm.

Q. Why Kanyakumari district is fortunate?

1. It receives moderate rainfall
2. It receives low rainfall
3. It receives rainfall in all the rainy seasons
4. It receives high rainfall